Revised plans drawn up by Bell Associates Architects, presented before the council's planning committee last night, show sleek new frontage of the side entrance of the Regent Arcade and re-paving of the street.

How the southern end of the arcade, in Regent Street, could look if revamp plans go ahead (Image: Regent Arcade)

Speaking before the committee, Liberal Democrat councillor Klara Sudbury, who represents the College ward the development will be built in, said she was "really pleased the improvement work is coming."